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DIONIGI – SESTUM – MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO PASSITO D.O.C.G.

Description

Dedicated to Sesto Dionigi, 3rd generation of the Dionigi family, it is made from grapes of white Moscato with small and early berry. Typically aromatic, robust and smooth. It suits shellfish, salmon but also artichoke-based dishes. It should be served chilled, 8/9°C.

Features

Color: RoseVItigno: 100% sagrantinoServing temperature: 15 °Denomination: Montefalco Sagrantino Passito D.o.c.g.Bevagna production areaVineyard exposure: South EastAge of vineyards: 10/15 yearsAltitude: 260 m s.l.m.Training system: Spurred cordonNumber of plants per hectare: 5.500Terrain characteristics: calcareous clay Production per hectare: 60 q. thereWithering: About 3 months on racks with natural dryingVinification: Maceration with the skins for about 30 daysMaturation: 30 months in large French oak barrelsAging: in bottle Minimum 12 monthsBottles produced: Approximately 3,700 from 0,375 l.Particularity: This wine is deliberately unfilteredServing suggestions: It goes very well with desserts like dried pasta, chocolate, Rocciata (typical Umbrian cake) and aged cheesesSuggestion for mixing: Open at least an hour before and if possible pour into a decanter for perfect oxygenation